Registered Nurse Main OR

WVU Medicine; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV, is seeking a registered nurse for inpatient direct care. The role supports the CAPE program and ladder levels, with focus on high-quality patient care and interprofessional collaboration.

The position requires an RN license, BLS, and at least one year of RN experience, with BSN preferred. Eligible candidates will participate in ongoing professional development and quality improvement activities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of service or multi-state license via eNLC.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Modifies patient plans of care based on data and patient needs.
• Uses evidence-based practice to deliver care.
• Delegates according to scope of practice.
• Verifies care plans with interprofessional team, patient and family.
• Provides education based on learning needs and involvement of family.
• Promotes effective communication among healthcare team and patients.

Skills

RN license

Basic Life Support

Evidence‑Based Practice

Interprofessional communication

Precepting / mentoring

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• 1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Experience:

• 1. One (1) year of registered nursing experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• 1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Modifies patient’s plan of care based on data collection and patient’s individual needs.
• 2. Uses Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to provide patient care.
• 3. Delegates according to scope of practice.
• 4. Verifies the plan of care with interprofessional colleagues, patient, and caregiver(s).
• 5. Provides education based on learning needs and involvement of family.
• 6. Promotes effective communication among interprofessional team members & healthcare consumers.
• 7. Influences policy to promote safe patient care.
• 8. Utilizes appropriate resources in providing care, especially in sensitive situations.
• 9. Incorporates processes to enhance the organizational plan of growth and influence.
• 10. Participates in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.
• 11. Recognizes strategies to improve nursing quality.
• 12. Provides critical review and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve quality of healthcare.
• 13. Demonstrates understanding of importance of data collection and utilization.
• 14. Disseminates educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.
• 15. Engages in activities related to nurse sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care.
• 16. Participates in continuing professional development.
• 17. Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance of appropriate colleagues.
• 18. Identifies ways to maintain and improve ethical environment of the work setting conducive to safe, quality health care.
• 19. Adheres to the moral and legal rights of patients.
• 20. Engages in opportunities for work/life balance.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

• 1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program (clinical ladder) to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses.

To apply for the next level, the CAPE nurse must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of nursing experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. In addition, nurses who are approved for levels 3, 4, 5, or 6 must complete and submit five competencies on an annual basis to maintain their current level.

Level 1

• No experience required
• All graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one with a diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher

Level 2

• Meets requirements for previous level
• One year of experience.

Level 3

• Met requirements for previous levels
• Two years of experience, plus one specialty certification
• Certification is Preferred but not required
• Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students

Level 4

• Available to those with a BSN or higher or nurses with ADN/diploma with 5 years of experience
• one specialty certification is required
• Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
• Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the unit level

Level 5

• Available to those with an MSN or higher with 4 years of experience, or nurses with a BSN with 4 years of experience and a health-related Master’s Degree, or nurses with a BSN and 5 years of experience
• One specialty certification is required
• Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
• Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the organization level

Level 6

• Available to those with an MSN or higher degree with 7 or more years of experience. Consideration is given to other health-related advanced degrees that would assist with direct patient care at the bedside
• One specialty certification is required
• Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
• Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the system level

Additional Job Description

Monday through Friday 7:00am-3:30pm. Weekday, weekend, and holiday call pay.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center

72 BMC Nursing Operating Room

Address

2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.